POS Acquiring Strategy

One of Poland’s leading banking groups sought to strengthen its position in the payment market by developing strategic guidelines and a high-level business model for POS acquiring. Our mission was to provide a comprehensive strategy that aligned with their goals, capitalized on market opportunities, and ensured smooth implementation.
  • Sector expertise
Objective

• Developing strategic guidelines and a high-level business model for the group’s POS acquiring business

• Aligning the group’s strategic goals with market opportunities and best practices

• Creating an actionable implementation plan, including risk mitigation strategies

Our approach

• We conducted a thorough analysis of the Polish acquiring market, identifying key trends and opportunities for growth

• Reviewed the group’s payment gateway architecture and gathered global insights to benchmark against leading acquiring models

• Facilitated workshops with key stakeholders to define strategic options and determine priority initiatives

• Collaborated with a leading card scheme company to support process and product documentation

Key deliverables

• A detailed acquiring market analysis deck with insights on competitive positioning and market trends

• A set of strategic options and key initiatives to guide the bank’s growth in the POS acquiring space

• A high-level implementation plan, including risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the strategy could be executed effectively

Through careful analysis and collaboration, we provided the client with a robust POS acquiring strategy that aligned with both their long-term goals and market dynamics. With a clear path forward, supported by a high-level business case and practical implementation plan, the banking group is now well-positioned to enhance its market presence in the POS acquiring sector.